Student Data Archive

High-level Overview

The Student Support Update is an A3 dashboard that contains a high-level overview of key information and trends on student statistics. The report also includes data on other support available for students.

Excel Data Files

The following Excel files provide data on the two key student support schemes - Student Allowance and Student Loan.

Student Allowance

Number of recipients and amounts paid out for Student Allowance and Accommodation Benefit

Distribution of Student Allowance recipients by types of education providers attended

Amount of Student Allowance paid by types of education providers

Distribution of Student Allowance by based on personal and family circumstances

Distribution of Student Allowance recipients by age and gender

Distribution of Student Allowance recipients by residential status

Distribution of Student Allowance recipients by relationship status

Summary of Student Allowance recipients by ethnic group

Student Loan

Number of student borrowers and amounts paid out for Student Loans

Distribution of Student Loan borrowers, by types of education providers

Amount paid out for Student Loan - fees component, by types of education providers

Distribution of Student Loan borrowers by age and gender

Distribution of Student Loan borrowers by residential status

Summary of Student Loan borrowers by ethnic group

Bursary statistics

The New Zealand Bursary scheme was phased out with the introduction of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 in 2004.

A new system of achievement awards called the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Scholarship Monetary Awards was introduced in 2005.

Historical data on the payment of A and B Bursaries by MSD is listed below.